Gawdy

Good grief she was always
Gawdy from head to toe.
Gauche is too mild a word,
Grand would just be a hoax -
Goodlooking, that she was,
Glamorous was not close -
God, I loved her spirit!

November 30, 2016
For contest Pleiades G
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Rodrigues Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 9:09 PM
Love this! Trying to figure out the best description! Congrats!
Bradfield Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 9:17 PM
Thank you, Kim !
Merryman Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 9:03 PM
A unique topic and creative way to portray it! Great flowing lines! Congrats on your placement. Blessings, KIm
Bradfield Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 9:16 PM
Thanks for the kind words and the placement Kim!
Leiser Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 8:26 PM
You captured the subject so well, Larry! Great job! Congrats on your win :)
Bradfield Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 9:14 PM
Thank you,Laura!
Allison Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 3:11 PM
made me think of someone I know! Made me smile Larry:-) hugs Jan xx
Bradfield Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 10:17 AM
Thanks, Jan...makes me wonder if we ALL have someone like this in our pasts....Larry
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